1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. NETGEAR Manuals
  4. Network Card
  5. GA620 - PCI Fiber Card
  6. Reference manual

NETGEAR GA620 Reference Manual

Gigabit ethernet card
Hide thumbs Also See for GA620:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Installation Manual
Reference Guide for the
Model GA620 Gigabit

Ethernet Card

NETGEAR, Inc.
A Bay Networks Company
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 888-NETGEAR
M-GA620NA-0
November 1998

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for NETGEAR GA620

Summary of Contents for NETGEAR GA620

  • Page 1: Ethernet Card

    Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card NETGEAR, Inc. A Bay Networks Company 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 888-NETGEAR M-GA620NA-0 November 1998...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Text Conventions ......................xi Related Publications ......................xi Customer Support ......................xi Where to Get Help ......................xii Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits ...........................1-1 Features ..........................1-2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Package Contents ......................2-1 Requirements .........................2-2 Hardware Description .....................2-3 Preparing to Install Your Gigabit Ethernet Card ..............2-4 Installing Your Gigabit Ethernet Card ...............2-5 Connecting the Network Cables ................2-5 Chapter 3...
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 Novell NetWare Driver Software Installing the Driver ......................4-1 Changing Configuration Parameters ................4-10 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Using the Hardware Diagnostic Utility ................5-1 Checking the Port LEDs ....................5-3 Using a Troubleshooting Checklist ..................5-3 Appendix A Technical Specifications General Specifications ....................A-1 Index Contents...
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 2-1. Front Panel of Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card ........2-3 Figure 2-2. Fiber Connector for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card ....2-6 Figures...
  • Page 8 viii Figures...
  • Page 9 Tables Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements ............2-2 Table 2-2. Port LEDs ....................2-3 Table 2-3. 1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics ............2-5 Table 3-1. Parameter Descriptions ................3-5 Table 4-1. Driver Configuration Parameters ..............4-6 Table 4-2. Load Parameters ..................4-8 Table 4-3. Packet Receive Buffer Values ..............4-9 Table 5-1.
  • Page 10 Tables...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card offers 2 gigabits per second of aggregate bandwidth and optimizes performance while minimizing network overhead on the host system. This guide describes the installation and use of the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card for operation in a NetWare or Windows NT environment.

  • Page 12: Where To Get Help

    A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. Current support information is available on a card that is packaged with each NETGEAR product. You can also refer to the NETGEAR home page for a duplicate copy of the document. Preface...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    In this way, interrupt coalescing eliminates unnecessary interrupts, maximizing cycles for applications. The Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card can move packet headers and data to and from various memory locations, offloading CPU-consuming copy operations from the host. In addition, data can be transferred directly between the network card and the application data buffer, allowing zero host copy packet processing.

  • Page 14: Features

    33/66 MHz, 32-bit PCI bus master (Local Bus Revision 2.1 compliant) with adaptive DMA channels The Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card operates normally when plugged in a 64-bit PCI slot to deliver a 32-bit performance. The PCI interface on the card contains two independent DMA channels for simultaneous read and write operations.

  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    Keep the Support Information Card, along with the original packing materials. Use the packing materials to repack the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the warranty and registration information within 30 days of purchase.

  • Page 16: Requirements

    Scroll to Support Drivers, Patches & Service Packs to download Service Pack 3. Software Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.9 (or higher) for Windows NT; included on the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD in the \nt\x86 directory are: • NETGA620.SYS (network device driver file) •...

  • Page 17: Hardware Description

    Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Hardware Description As illustrated in Figure 2-1, the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card has a TX (transmit) port, an RX (receive) port, and the two port LEDs described in Table 2-2.

  • Page 18: Preparing To Install Your Gigabit Ethernet Card

    Shut down the server software and turn the power off to your server. Use only insulated or nonconducting tools. Hold the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card by the edges and place it on an antistatic surface. Check the card for visible signs of damage, particularly to the connector on the edge of the card.

  • Page 19: Installing Your Gigabit Ethernet Card

    Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power cord to the PC. Connecting the Network Cables The Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card has one SC-type connector for attaching the server or workstation to a Gigabit Ethernet fiber segment. The port is capable of autonegotiating and supports full-duplex operation.
  • Page 20 Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Connect one end of the cable to the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card, as shown in Figure 2-2. Warning: Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that might injure your eyes.

  • Page 21: Windows Nt Driver Software

    Windows NT Driver Software This chapter provides information about the Windows NT driver. Use the Windows NT driver software if you installed the NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card in a PC that is operating in a Windows NT environment.
  • Page 22 Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Click on Start from the Windows desktop menu; select Settings and then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens, displaying a group of icons including the Network icon. Double-click on the Network icon.
  • Page 23 Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card If there are any previously installed Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card drivers listed, the drivers must be updated (as outlined in “Updating the Driver Software” on page 3-6) before installing another driver for a new card.
  • Page 24 In each example, the letter e is the CD-ROM drive. The Select OEM Option window opens, and NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card is highlighted. Click on OK. The driver is copied onto your system, and the NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card installation window opens. Windows NT Driver Software...

  • Page 25: Table 3-1. Parameter Descriptions

    0 for a system with up to four PCI slots on its bus. The number may be slightly higher for servers with more than four PCI slots. Slot: Shows the PCI slot number where the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card is installed.

  • Page 26: Changing Configuration Parameters

    Double-click on the Network icon. The Network window opens. Click on the Adapter tab. Click on NETGEAR GA620 Giagbit Ethernet Card, and then click on Properties. The Properties window opens. Click on the parameter boxes to disable (not selected) or enable (selected) the parameter.

  • Page 27: Moving The Network Card To A Different Slot

    Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Before moving your Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card to a different slot in the same system, you must first remove the card driver software. After removing the driver software, you can move the card to a different slot and reinstall the driver software.
  • Page 28 Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Click on the Adapter tab. Any previously installed driver is listed in the Network Adapters list. Click on the network card you want to remove, and then click on Remove. Repeat step 5 for each network card that you want to remove.

  • Page 29: Novell Netware Driver Software

    Novell NetWare Driver Software This chapter provides information about the Novell NetWare drivers. Use the Novell NetWare driver software if you installed the NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card in a PC that is operating in a Novell NetWare environment.
  • Page 30 Type the following command: Server_name:load listslot.nlm The listslot.nlm program is located in the \netware directory on the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD. When the program loads, a screen displays the slot number where the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card is installed.
  • Page 31 [Enter]. The Driver Options menu opens. Press the arrow keys to highlight Configure network drivers, and then press [Enter]. Insert the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Additional Driver Actions menu opens.
  • Page 32 Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Press the arrow keys to highlight Select an additional driver or Select a driver (only one option will be available), and then press [Enter]. The Select a Driver menu opens. Press [Ins] to install an unlisted driver.
  • Page 33 Specify the path for the software drivers. You are prompted on the screen to specify the path for the software drivers. The NetWare drivers are located in the listslot.nlm directory on the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD.
  • Page 34 Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Select the GA620.LAN driver and press [Enter]. Select Yes when prompted to indicate if you want to copy the driver. The driver files are copied to your hard drive. When copying is complete, the following driver configuration screen opens.

  • Page 35: Table 4-1. Driver Configuration Parameters

    Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Configure the parameters. To configure the parameters, refer to Table 4-1 for parameter description information. Table 4-1. Driver Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Slot Number This field is required for proper configuration. Enter the slot of the specific card currently being configured.
  • Page 36 Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Press the arrow keys to highlight Save parameters and load driver, and then press [Enter]. If this is the first Gigabit Ethernet driver loaded onto your server, you may be prompted to accept a randomly generated IPX number.

  • Page 37: Table 4-2. Load Parameters

    Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Following is a sample listing of a valid autoexec.ncf file. One set of load and bind commands (in boldface type) is added for each frame type the card is configured to support.

  • Page 38: Table 4-3. Packet Receive Buffer Values

    Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Table 4-2. Load Parameters (continued) Parameter Descriptions link=n A value of 1 activates the 802.3z-compliant link negotiation. A value of 0 turns this feature off. The default value is 1. name=xxx The name assigned to this network card (also specified in the bind statement).

  • Page 39: Changing Configuration Parameters

    Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card The buffer values are set in the startup.ncf file. In the sample listing below, the boldface lines have been changed to support one card: ; The following lines were moved or added by the NetWare Support Pack LOAD D:\NWSERVER\PK411.NLM...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Development and Diagnostic Test Program (DDTP), a diagnostic utility based on MS-DOS, is included on the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD. This utility is used for verifying that the card hardware is functional. It performs internal and external loopback tests and provides resulting pass/fail information.
  • Page 42 Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card • The optional -l parameter defines a file in which to log the test results. A text copy of the DDTP test results are placed in the specified file. For example, to test the second card in a system and store the test results in log.txt in the current directory, you could enter the following command: >dos4gw e:\diag\ddtp -c 1 -l log.txt...

  • Page 43: Checking The Port Leds

    Before the LEDs on the card ports can provide troubleshooting information, connect the card to the network and install the network drivers for your particular operating system. The Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card has two status LEDs. Table 5-1 describes the operation of these LEDs.

  • Page 44: Table 5-2. Pci Bios Parameters

    Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Check the PCI BIOS parameters for proper configuration of the slot where the card is installed. Table 5-2 shows several possible PCI BIOS parameters. (These parameters may not all be available on every system.) Table 5-2.

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card. General Specifications Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Network Connection Duplex SC fiber connector for 62.5/125- or 50/125-micron...
  • Page 47 Index BIOS, list of parameters 5-4 network card, moving 3-7 Novell NetWare software driver changing configuration parameters 4-10 CruiseControl 1-1 installation 4-1 customer support xi setting configuration parameters 4-6 Development and Diagnostic Test Program, for package contents 2-1 troubleshooting 5-1 port LEDs, description 2-3 publications, related xi features 1-2...

Table of Contents